The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.
While these men were going back, Jesus began to say to the crowds with reference to John:
About that time John the Baptist first appeared, proclaiming in the Wilderness of Judea:
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; he shall not drink any wine or strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth,
The child grew and became strong and wise, and the blessing of God was upon him.
And Jesus grew in wisdom as he grew in years, and 'gained the blessing of God and men.'
I myself did not know him, but, that he may be made known to Israel, I have come, baptizing with water."
For he vigorously confuted the Jews, publicly proving by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.